CURRENT MISSION

My mission is to climb a tree on every continent, to go mountain climbing in Africa, and to see as much of the world as I can.

ABOUT ME

I am a biochemistry and mathematics student at the University of Michigan, where I am involved with AIDS in Africa awareness and elementary learning programs in the local schools. I am an undergraduate research student, and I treasure the time spent in the laboratory.
I love nature and traveling, and I hope that in the near future I will have the opportunity to climb some mountains in Africa. I enjoy watching sunsets and thunderstorms. My goal is to hike the Appalachian Trail in its entirety by the time I turn 25.
I am personable, and I love having conversations about science, politics, history, and religion. Learning, reading, and playing/listening to music are some of my favorite activities.
Running and cycling are great stress releases for me. Nothing compares to the refreshing feeling you get after a long run.

PHILOSOPHY

"Don't Worry. Be happy."
I live to love and explore.
*You can never make a difference, unless you are different.*

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Hopefully hosting and being hosted!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I haven't had any yet, but I look forward to all the people I will soon be meeting!

Interests

Traveling, rock-climbing, science, music, laughing, organic food, reading, photography, board games (RISK), running, cycling, cooking, learning.

• photography
• dining
• cooking
• organic food
• running
• politics
• board games
• reading
• traveling
• music
• cycling
• hiking
• rock climbing
• history
• mathematics
• religion
• science
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: A Beautiful Mind, Schindler's List, Gattaca, You've Got Mail, MR. BEAN, Pay it Forward, Deja Vu, The Ultimate Gift
Books: Walden (Henry David Thoreau), The Grapes of Wrath (John Steinbeck), One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (Ken Kesey), Blink (Malcolm Gladwell), The Tipping Point (Malcolm Gladwell), Beloved (Toni Morrison), NonZero (Robert Wright), Heart of Darkness (Joseph Conrad), Things Fall Apart (Chinua Achebe), Macbeth (William Shakespeare)

Teach, Learn, Share

Life has its ups and downs, but just to be alive is an amazing thing.

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Greece, Italy, Switzerland, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, United States